Wednesday, October 26, 2016

If you are awaiting a pregnancy, a missed period can be a 'gift' that is encouraging. Conversely, if you are not in the program are pregnant, might make a late period concerned. Many thought that the delayed menstruation means pregnant. In fact, there are many reasons why someone missed a period.

In general, women experience menstrual 11-13 times a year. The normal menstrual cycle is 24-35 days. However, not all women have regular menstrual cycles, can be faster or slower. Here are the things that can cause menstruation stops or too late:

Pregnant

If you are sexually active and not using contraception, pregnancy is the first thing to think about. To confirm, do pregnancy tests using a test pack.

stress

Physical or mental stress can cause menstrual cycle disorders. Work that is too heavy, lack of rest, or a fight with a spouse can be one trigger of stress. If you are being experienced, try to cope with relaxation or talked to people nearby.

Losing weight suddenly

Weight loss can drastically affect the hypothalamus and make menstruation stopped or delayed. The same thing happens to a person with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.

Overweight or obese

Excess body weight can make the body produce more estrogen. Consequently, it can inhibit ovulation (release of eggs) and thicken the lining of the endometrium so that menstrual blood into multiple and irregular.

excessive exercise

Sports of course good for the body. However, excessive exercise it will decrease the production of estrogen. Female athletes usually experience amenorrhea (no menstruation for more than 3 months). So, do exercise gradually and not overdone.

Pill

The contraceptive pill can stop ovulation. If ovulation stops the menstruation stopped.

perimenopause

Perimenopause occurs between 2-8 years before menopause. In this phase, menstruation may become more frequent or more seldom. Other symptoms that can appear in the form of hot flashes, sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and mood disorders.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS causes a hormonal disorder in women. In PCOS, there are cysts in the ovaries which can inhibit ovulation. In addition, an increase in androgen hormones that make facial acne and excess hair growth.

thyroid disease

The thyroid gland to regulate the body's metabolic function. In the event of disruption of thyroid hormone balance, it will affect the menstrual cycle.

Well, now you have to know what things that could cause delayed menstruation. Know yourself to be able to handle it appropriately. If stress, manage your problems and have fun. If caused by disease, see your doctor.